USING THE NVR

SOFTWARE

MAIN MENU

Use the main menu to configure all of the Network Video Recorder (NVR) settings, schedule recording, configure the alarms, set up user access, network, display, and system options. To access the menu, move the mouse cursor to the top of the screen or right-click the Live screen.

Display

Change video display settings or begin sequence

Export

Search and export recorded video

Setup

Configure System, Network,

Camera, Schedule and Alarm options and setup your NVR for remote access

Exit

Logout, Switch User,

Restart or Shutdown the NVR

Display Playback

Playback

View and Search recorded video

Export PTZ Setup Info Exit

PTZ

Access and control functions of cameras with pan-tilt-zoom

(PTZ) capability

Info

View hardware and software version, camera, network, and HDD status

REMOTE ACCESS WITH

AVERTX CONNECT

Access live or recorded video anytime, anywhere on Internet

Explorer, Apple or Android mobile devices and Mac using free AvertX apps. AvertX apps are available at the iTunes

App Store, the Google Play Store or the Mac App Store.

With AvertX Connect, you can set up and access your video quickly and easily using your email address. AvertX

Connect also allows you to register multiple NVRs to your account and allows you to authorize secure remote access of your video to multiple people using AvertX Go! apps.

Once your NVR is connected to the internet, to get started follow these easy steps:

1. Create an account at connect.avertx.com

.

2. Verify your email address. Open the email from AvertX

Connect and click on the confirmation link.

3. Log in to AvertX Connect on your NVR through the popup menu on first system boot.

4. Log in to your AvertX Connect account on Internet

Explorer or the AvertX Go! app on your mobile device.

5. That’s it. Click on your NVR and you have access to your Video.

Remote access can also be achieved using DDNS and Port

Forwarding on your network. Please refer to User Manual or call AvertX Pro Team for assistance.

DATE AND TIME SETUP

Setting the correct time on your NVR makes searching for video events easier. Follow these instructions to set the time and date on your NVR. Changing Time, Date or Time

Zone settings at a later date may require you to reformat your hard drive and lose all recorded data.

1. On the Main Menu, click Setup .

2. Click System Setup on left-hand column.

3. Click Date/Time .

4. Click Date and select the appropriate date on the calendar.

5. Select Time and use the up and down arrow buttons to set the correct hour and minute.

6. Select Time Zone and use the arrow buttons to select your appropriate time zone. In the United

States, the Eastern Time Zone is -5:00, the Central

Time Zone is -6:00, the Mountain Time Zone is -7:00, and the Pacific Time Zone is -8:00.

7. If desired, your NVR can be set to compensate for

Daylight Savings Time or automatically sync time over the internet with a NTP Server

8. Click Close to return to live video

SETTING A RECORDING

SCHEDULE

Use the Schedule Setup menu to define the start and end times for day, night, and weekend recording schedules.

Day and Night Schedule

1. On the Main Menu, click Setup .

2. Click Schedule Setup .

3. Change Global Recording Schedule to Schedule .

4. Click Schedule on right hand column.

5. By default, all time is set to Best (grid will appear white).

6. If you want to change recording settings for a specific time, select Recording Type .

Click and Drag cursor over desired time in time grid.

Recording Type controls video frames per second

(FPS) and compression amount and will change video quality and storage capacity.

7. For advanced applications, set custom Recording

Type Profiles by clicking on the desired Profile tab and changing the recording settings to best suit your installation.

SET UP PASSWORD

PROTECTION

AvertX strongly recommends securing your NVR by setting up password protection.

1. On the Main Menu, click Setup .

2. Click Management .

3. Click Maintenance .

4. Set Password Protection to On . The default name and password are as follows:

Username : admin

Password : 1234

5. Click Account Setup to change admin and user passwords. User name and password are case sensitive.

SEARCH FOR VIDEO

You can search video that has been captured based on alarm, motion, video loss, or other pre-configured events at the time of recording.

1. On the Main Menu, click Playback .

2. In the Drop Down Menu, click Search .

3. Set the appropriate dates and times to start your search. a. The Start and End fields display the times of the first and last video recorded.

b. Click on the Calendar to select date. c. Use arrows to select time.

4. Select the type of event you want to view: Overall,

Motion, Alarm or Video Loss.

5. Use the Timeline on the playback bar to select recorded video to review. Recorded video per channel is incidated by a colored bar. You can skip to any point on the Timeline by clicking that point.

6. You can view the time line in 24 hour, 12 hour, 4 hour or 1 hour increments by clicking the Time Icon button on the top left corner of the Timeline.

7. Click Start to preview video at the time of the event.

8. To view video in full frame from before or after the event, click Play .

9. To return to the search screen, click Search on the dropdown menu.

You can also search video from a list of events. For further instructions on Search, please refer to the User Manual.

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VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

About this Guide

This guide is a quick reference for users to install and operate HDIP video surveillance systems.

It provides only basic information regarding the network NVRs and cameras. For further details on installation and operation, please refer to the User Manual available at avertx.com.

START HERE

1 Remove your

NVR and cameras from their shipping packaging.

2

Select a location for your NVR with adequate air circulation.

Allow at least 3 inches of air space between system fans and wall.

3

Connect your monitor to the

VGA (analog) or

HDMI (digital) port 4 on the back of the NVR.

4

Connect the mouse, included in your packaging, to the

USB port on the front or back of the NVR.

6

5

Attach the power cord to the port on the back of the NVR and plug it in to a standard household outlet.

9

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

6

Press the power button on the front of the NVR and hold for three seconds.

The button will stay lit when the NVR is on.

7

Complete Time and Date Setup on your NVR.

Changing Time, Date or Time Zone settings at a later date may require you to reformat your hard drive and lose all recorded data.

Why Should I Connect a Mouse?

Using a mouse simplifies the process of setting up the configurations on your NVR.

FRONT

USB

Connect a flash drive for backup or a USB mouse

IR Receiver

Receives signals from remote controller

Network

Illuminates when

NVR is connected to the network

Rec

Blinks when video is recording

Alarm

Blinks when an alarm is triggered

Power

Press and hold this button to turn on or off the NVR

2

8

Connect each camera using the included network cables to the

NVR to confirm operation before final installation.

1

19

Success!

Familiarize yourself with your new system.

Explore menus and settings to discover how to get the most out of your system.

Remote Control

Once your NVR is configured, you can use the remote control to search saved video, find alarm events, change your recording schedule, and cycle through live video.

BACK

9

If you want remote access to your video, use a network cable to connect the NVR to your network.

7

18

Your NVR records continuously and automatically.

If you want to adjust the recording schedule and settings refer to the user manual.

17

If necessary, adjust the camera focus.

Most manual focus cameras can be focused by loosening the locking ring around the lens and twisting the lens.

Autofocus cameras can be adjusted through the PTZ menu in the NVR.

HIgh

Priority

LAN

9

HD OUT

16

Adjust cameras to the desired angle.

Dome Cameras: Loosen the lens tilt adjustment screw before adjusting angle.

Bullet Cameras: Loosen the bracket set screw before adjusting angle.

USB Power Over Ethernet

The AvertX IP cameras included with this system use Power over

Ethernet (PoE). Both power and video are transmitted over a single cable, simplifying installation and helping you start using your system faster.

15

Install cameras using each model’s

Quick Start Guide instructions.

Please use the included mounting hardware. Wall mount and electrical box mounting plate accessories are available at avertx.com.

Network Camera

Ports

3

Connect up to

16 high-definition cameras

4

Monitor Ports

For a monitor with HDMI or VGA connectors

Audio Ports

Connect headphones or speakers

5

USB 3.0 Ports

6

Connect a external hard drive, flash drive

or mouse

14

Log in to your Connect account.

Use Internet Explorer, AvertX Remote for Mac, or the AvertX Go! app on your

Apple or Android phone or tablet to view video.

7

8

Alarm I/O

Connect your alarm sensors and outputs

LAN Network Port

Connect to your local network for remote monitoring

13

Enter your account info on your NVR.

Use the Pop Up menu when you boot on the NVR. or navigate to

MAIN MENU > SETUP >

NETWORK > AVERTX CONNECT

Power

Plug in your NVR

12

Verify your email address.

You will receive an email from AvertX

Connect. Click on the confirmation link.

10

Set up your

NVR for remote viewing using

AvertX Connect.

If you don’t want to access your NVR from a web browser, smartphone or tablet, please skip to step 15.

11

Create a user account at connect.avertx.com

You will need to use a web browser on your computer or smart device.

If you need assistance, call the AvertX ProTeam and a trained professional will walk you through remote connection on your HDIP system.

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